2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AV52 BZM
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2002. Recorded mileage 35,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1589cc
AV52 BZM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 35,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AV52 BZM Mileage History
- 27/10/202150,246 mi
- 12/10/202252,175 mi+1,929 mi
- 13/10/202252,175 mi
- 24/11/202335,079 mi-17,096 mi
Average of roughly -7,308 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AV52 BZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (AV52 BZM) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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